Page 1 In order to obtain warranty service on your XK-6 unit, the serial number sticker must be intact and you must have a sales receipt or other proof of purchase. If there is no serial number sticker on the XK-6, please contact E-MU Systems at once.
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Exploring the Master Arpeggiator ............24 Multi-Channel Arpeggiator ..............26 Time to Save? ..................28 Basic Operations ..............29 Power Switch ...................29 Volume Control ..................29 Channel +/- Buttons ................29 Data Entry Control .................29 Cursor Buttons ..................30 Pitch & Mod Wheels ................30 ii E-MU Systems...
Page 3 Edit Section ....................30 Global Button ..................30 Controllers Button .................. 30 Arp/Beats Button ..................31 MIDI Button ................... 31 MIDI Panic Button .................. 31 Audition Button ..................31 Compare Button ..................31 Save/Copy Button ................... 31 Preset Edit Button ................... 32 Home/Enter Button ................
Page 4 Send MIDI System Exclusive Data ...............66 Editing a User Arpeggiator Pattern ............67 Pattern Step Number ................67 Key ......................67 Key Offset ....................68 Tie ......................68 Rest ......................68 Skip ......................68 End .......................68 Velocity ....................69 Duration ....................69 Repeat ......................69 User Pattern Name ..................70 Multichannel Arpeggiating................70 iv E-MU Systems...
Page 5 Controllers Menu ..............71 Realtime Control Functions ................ 72 Keyboard Channel .................. 72 Keyboard Transpose ................72 Local Control On/Off ................72 Keyboard Velocity Curve ................ 73 Channel Aftertouch On/Off ..............74 Footswitch Function ................74 Foot Pedal Function ................75 Trigger Buttons Function ................
Page 6 Using the Modulation Processors ............113 More Examples ..................115 Dynamic Filters ..................117 What is a Filter? ..................118 Parametric Filters ..................121 The Z-Plane Filter ..................122 Signal Flow ....................123 MIDI Channels & Real-time Controls ............124 Bank Select Commands ................126 Stereo Mix Outputs ..................127 vi E-MU Systems...
Page 7 Preset Edit Menu ..............129 Preset Name ..................130 Four Layer Architecture ................130 Selecting Layers ..................131 Deﬁning Layer Parameters................. 132 Selecting an Instrument ............... 132 Sound Navigator ................132 Defining Key Range ................133 Defining the Velocity Crossfade Range ..........135 Defining the Real-time Crossfade Range ..........
Page 8 Distortion ....................186 Save/Copy Menu ..............187 Saving a Preset ..................187 Copying Information.................188 Copy Preset ...................188 Copy Layer ....................188 Copy PatchCords ..................189 Copy Preset PatchCords ................190 Copy Arpeggiator Settings ..............190 Copy Arpeggiator Pattern ..............191 Copy Preset Bank ..................191 viii E-MU Systems...
Page 9 Instrument Listing ..................216 Riff Listing....................226 Keyboard Velocity Curves................229 Master Velocity Curves ................232 PatchCord Amount Chart ................. 234 E-MU Expansion Sound Sets..............235 Installing Sound SIMMs................237 MIDI......................239 Received Channel Commands ............. 246 Technical Speciﬁcations................247 Warranty ....................
Page 10 E-MU Systems...
Page 11: Introduction
New sounds can be added as easily as plugging in a new 16MB or 32MB SIMM module. Each E-MU sound set has been meticulously crafted to be the ﬁnest of its kind. Samples are expertly matched across the keyboard and perfectly looped to create realistic instruments which form the exceptionally playable presets.
Page 12 Effects can be linked to each preset or used globally for increased ﬂexibility. Other features include multiple solo, voice assignment and performance modes for expressive control, 12 user-deﬁnable alternate tunings, and, of course, an extensive MIDI implementation. 2 E-MU Systems...
Page 13: Important Safety Instructions
Important Safety Instructions Grounding Instructions Important Safety Instructions Use in countries other than the U.S.A. may require the use of a different line cord or attachment plug, or both. Refer all servicing to qualiﬁed service personnel. There are no user serviceable parts or adjustments inside the unit.
Page 14 If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, consult an audiologist. Only use attachments and accessories speciﬁed by E-MU Systems. Refer all servicing to qualiﬁed service personnel. The XK-6 should be serviced by qualiﬁed service personnel when:...
Page 15 • Consider installing a rooftop antenna with a coaxial lead-in between the antenna and television set. Copyright It is the policy of E-MU / ENSONIQ to allow all users free, complete and unrestricted use to all of the presets, beats, riffs, patterns, and audition ﬁles Information contained in our products.
Page 16: Safety Instructions - German
Diese Gebrauchsanweisungen sind nur für qualiﬁzierte Techniker beabsichtigt. Um die Gefahr eines elektrischen Schlages zu vermeiden, sollen Sie keine Arbeit unternehmen, die nicht in diesen Instruktionen vorgeschrieben ist. Wenden Sie Sich bei weiteren Servicefragen an eine qualiﬁzierte Servicestelle. 6 E-MU Systems...
Page 17 Vorsicht INSTRUKTIONEN BETR. FEUERRISIKO, ELEKTROSCHOCK ODER VERLETZUNG VON PERSONEN WARNUNG; Beim Einsatz elektrischer Geräte sollten folgende Vorsichtsmassregeln stets beachtet werden: Lesen Sie vor dem Einschalten des XK-6 alle Instruktionen. Dieses Symbol weist den Zur Vermeidung von Verletzungsrisiken müssen Kinder bei einge- Anwender auf wichtige schaltetem XK-6 sorgfältig überwacht werden.
Page 18: Safety Instructions - French
Aucune lubriﬁcation et aucun réglage ne sont nécessaires de votre part. Pour tout autre service, référez-vous à un personnel qualiﬁé. Instructions Concernant les Risques d’Incendie, d’Electrocution, ou de Blessures Corporelles. ATTENTION: Lorsque vous utilisez des appareils électriques, certaines précautions élémentaires doivent toujours être prises, incluant les suivantes: 8 E-MU Systems...
Page 19 Ne travaillez pas trop longtemps à un volume trop élevé ou même inconfortable. Si vous observez une perte de l’audition ou un bourdonnement dans les oreilles, consultez un O.R.L. N’utilisez que les accessoires sp’eciﬁ’es par E-MU Systems. XK-6 Owners Manual 9...
Page 20 • Eloignez le XK-6 de la télé ou de la radio. • Branchez le XK-6 sur une prise différente que la télé ou la radio. • Installez une antenne sur le toit munie d’une connexion coaxiale entre elle et le poste de télévision. 10 E-MU Systems...
Page 21: Declaration Of Conformity
Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity Manufacturer: E-MU / Ensoniq 1600 Green Hills Road Scotts Valley, CA 95067-0015 USA We hereby declare that the equipment listed herin conforms to the harmonized standards of the following European Commission Directives: 89/336/EEC and 72/23/EEC.
Page 22 Safety Instructions - French 12 E-MU Systems...
Page 23: Setup
Check to make sure all components are included and in good condition. If there are missing or damaged components, contact E-MU Systems immediately for replacement or repair. The XK-6 box should include the following components: •...
Page 24: Connection Instructions
Connect a momentary footswitch and a Control Pedal for additional control. XK-6 auto-senses either normally-open or normally-closed jack is empty. switches See page 15 for information about how the footpedal should be wired. 14 E-MU Systems...
Page 25: Performance Setup
Setup Performance Setup Performance Setup Additional MIDI Devices MIDI In MIDI Computer Interface Rear Panel MIDI SWITCH PEDAL SUB 1 MAIN THRU OUTPUTS FOOT Mixer Footswitch Foot Pedal MIDI In/MIDI Out XK-6 can be connected to a computer/sequencer via the MIDI In and MIDI Out ports.
Page 26: Studio Setup
If you insert a stereo plug into one of the Sub Outputs, the ring of the plug serves as a signal Return which sums into the Main outputs. 16 E-MU Systems...
Page 27 Setup Studio Setup Therefore, the Sub 1 jacks can serve as effect sends and returns in order to further process selected instruments and then return them to the main mix. You can use the Sub 1 jacks as send/returns in order to further process selected XK-6 presets without using the effects bus on the mixing board.
Page 28 Setup Studio Setup 18 E-MU Systems...
Page 29: Instant Gratification
Instant Gratiﬁcation This section presents step-by-step instructions for the most fundamental operations to get you up and running as quickly as possible. Playing Demo XK-6 has several factory demonstration sequences that let you hear what this incredible machine can do. The actual number of demo sequences Sequences depends on which ROM sounds sets are installed.
Page 30: Auditioning Presets
XK-6 comes standard with 8 banks containing 128 presets Editing Presets each. See “Main Screen” on page 37. Initial Initial Channel Volume Arpeggiator Preset Number Setting Setting Setting Location V127 A:off User key: SynhissOrgan Blinking Preset Bank Preset Preset Number Cursor Number Category Name 20 E-MU Systems...
Page 31 Instant Gratiﬁcation Selecting and Quick Editing Presets The ﬁrst four banks are USER locations that can be overwritten and used to store your own presets. The presets that come stored in the USER presets are duplicated in banks 0-3 of the “XROM1” ROM bank, so feel free to overwrite them with your own presets.
Page 32: Exploring Beats Mode
Now turning the data entry control selects ONLY bts: presets! only 1 part. Play Beats Press any of the sixteen front panel Trigger Buttons. Notice that each button brings in a speciﬁc part. The chart below shows which buttons control which part in bts: presets. 22 E-MU Systems...
Page 33 Instant Gratiﬁcation Exploring Beats Mode Main Groove Alt. Groove Perc / Fills Instr/Wild 1. Kick1 5. Kick2 9. Perc3/Fill1 13. Inst1/Wild1 2. Snare1 6. Snare2 10. Perc4/Fill2 14. Inst2/Wild2 3. Hihat1 7. Hihat2 11. Perc5/Fill3 15. Inst3/Wild3 4. Perc1 8. Perc2 12.
Page 34: Exploring The Master Arpeggiator
Move the cursor back to the lower left position and explore the other parameters. The Note Value parameter changes the rate of the arpeggios. By the way, note value is a divisor based on the Master Tempo. Try changing the tempo, but come right back. 24 E-MU Systems...
Page 35 Instant Gratiﬁcation Exploring the Master Arpeggiator Let’s check out the pattern generator. Go back to the Mode screen and set the mode to “Pattern”. Now advance to the Pattern screen (shown below) and move the cursor to the Pattern Number ﬁeld (the second ﬁeld from the left). MASTER ARPEGGIATOR Pattern 38 Inversions...
Page 36: Multi-Channel Arpeggiator
Change the Trigger to T3 (trigger button 3). Turn Latch On for trigger button 3 and set the channel to 03. Set up the Presets Press the Main button (located beneath the Data Entry Control). The preset select screen appears. 26 E-MU Systems...
Page 37 Instant Gratiﬁcation Multi-Channel Arpeggiator V127 XROM1 arp:Hollographik Move the cursor underneath the Category ﬁeld (as shown above) and select the “arp” category. Move the cursor underneath the preset name and select any “arp” preset for channel 1. Press the “+” Channel select button (located to the left of the LCD), so that C02 is displayed.
Page 38: Time To Save
Name your Multisetup so you can ﬁnd it later, then press Enter. Scroll to the next screen using the data entry control. SAVE SETUP TO 002 User Setup Move the cursor to the lower line, select a location and press Enter. 28 E-MU Systems...
Page 39: Basic Operations
Basic Operations Basic Operations CO 1 A Vo l 1 27 Pan00 U ER bas : I n t e r f e r ence The XK-6 front panel contains an LCD screen, 38 buttons, and 4 real-time controller knobs. Functions are grouped logically and the controls are arranged for ease of use.
Page 40: Cursor Buttons
The Controllers menu contains parameters that are related to the front panel controller knob and button triggers. An illuminated LED in the button indicates that you are in the Controllers menu. For more infor- mation about the Controllers menu, see page 71. 30 E-MU Systems...
Page 41: Arp/Beats Button
Basic Operations Edit Section Arp/Beats Button The Arpeggiator menu contains parameters that are related to Beats mode and the Master Arpeggiator. Beats is a 16-track play-only sequencer that is optimized for live performance and groove creation. An illuminated LED in the button indicates that you are in the Arp/Beats menu.
Page 42: Preset Edit Button
Edit (page 79) can be enabled to use the knobs for editing in the Preset Edit Controller menu. Knobs Quick Edit - Real-time control of internal synthesizer parameters and “Quick Editing” the initial settings of the real-time controllers Programmable Knobs - Real-time control of MIDI continuous controllers on external synthesizers 32 E-MU Systems...
Page 43: Knob Functions
Basic Operations Real-time Controller Knobs Knob Functions Quick Edit mode The Real-time controller knobs provide direct control of the XK-6’s synthe- sizer parameters when the Controller Function Select is set to Quick Edit. There is an LED next to each of the control knobs which illuminates to indicate that the knob setting has been changed from the value programmed in the preset (“Knobs Preset Quick Edit”...
Page 44: Screen View Buttons
16 channels. This is particularly useful when playing back a MIDI sequence. The volume and pan settings for all 16 channels are saved with the Multi- setup (page 41). VOLUMES Chan: 01 Vol: 127 34 E-MU Systems...
Page 45: Demo Mode
Basic Operations Screen View Buttons PANS Chan: 01 Vol: 127 right left Demo Mode Pressing the Main and Mix buttons simultaneously calls up the Demo Sequence page. XK-6 has several factory demonstration sequences that let you hear what this incredible machine can do. The actual number of demo sequences depends on which ROM sounds sets are installed.
Page 46: Command Functions
Pressing a jump button instantly takes you to the ﬁrst screen in the selected category. Pressing the button again takes you to the second screen in the category and so on. Repeated pressing will rotate you back to the ﬁrst screen in the category. 36 E-MU Systems...
Page 47: Main Screen
Basic Operations Main Screen Main Screen The Main Screen is accessed by pressing the Main button located directly under the data entry control. From this screen you can examine or change the Preset, Volume, Pan Position and Preset Location for each of the 16 MIDI channels.
Page 48: Channel Volume
Press the Main button to display the Preset Select screen. Press either cursor key until the cursor is underneath the volume value. Rotate the data entry control to select a volume level. The Channel Volume range is 000-127. 38 E-MU Systems...
Page 49: Channel Pan
Basic Operations Main Screen Channel Pan Channel Pan sets the stereo position of the selected MIDI channel. This control operates like the balance control on your home stereo system. Channel Pan is the same parameter as MIDI pan controller #10, and changes made over MIDI are shown in the display.
Page 50: Sound Navigator
The Name Field changes to show the ﬁrst instrument in each category. Move the cursor back to the instrument name to choose other instruments in the selected category. INSTRUMENT ROM:XROM1 wal: Raverotic 40 E-MU Systems...
Page 51: Multisetups
Basic Operations Multisetups Multisetups A Multisetup is a group of parameters that you might associate with a particular performance setup or song. It is like a “snapshot” of the current conﬁguration of the XK-6. There are 64 setups numbered 0-63. All the Multisetups are user programmable except 63, the factory setup.
Page 52: Multisetup Name
Press either cursor button to move the cursor to the bottom line of the screen. Now, use the data entry control to select the destination location. The Enter LED will be ﬂashing. Press the Enter button to save the Multisetup. 42 E-MU Systems...
Page 53: Arp/Beats Menu
Arp/Beats Menu Arp/Beats Menu XK-6’s Beats mode allows you to trigger, latch and unlatch synced loops and grooves from separate keys on your keyboard. Simply select a bts: preset and play the 16 trigger keys to bring speciﬁc Parts in and out. This is Macro-Music! XK-6 can also run up to 16 simultaneously synced arpeggiators, each with a different preset sound.
Page 54: Beats
See the Factory Setup diagram on the next page. O O O O Trigger layouts are saved with the Multisetup. By assigning Trigger Buttons (page 76) to the keyboard Beats Layout Keys, you can trigger Beats and MIDI notes using the Trigger buttons. 44 E-MU Systems...
Page 55: Factory Setup
Arp/Beats Menu Beats Factory Setup Multisetup 63 Main Groove Alternate Groove The chart above shows the Factory Multisetup assignment of each Part, the 4 Groups and the Control Keys. These assignments can be modiﬁed to suit your personal preference, then saved in one of the Multisetup locations. O O O O •...
Page 56: Beats Mode
• 01-16 ..Selects the MIDI channel on which Trigger Keys will be active. • Basic ..Sets the Trigger Keys to the MIDI channel displayed on the Main Screen. 46 E-MU Systems...
Page 57 Arp/Beats Menu Beats Mode Beats Setup: Set the Trigger Buttons to Beats Mode Press the Controllers button on the front panel. Turn the data entry control clockwise until you ﬁn the “TRIGGER BUTTONS FUNCTION” screen. Set the lower line of the display to read, “Play Beats Parts”. Press the Controllers button on the front panel again to exit the menu.
Page 58 See pages 88 & 98. The Audition button can be used to turn the Beat off. (If you try to use it to turn Beats on while on channel 2, the Riff on channel 2 will play.) 48 E-MU Systems...
Page 59: Beats Controllers
Arp/Beats Menu Beats Controllers Beats Controllers Beats can be controlled using the front panel real-time controllers or external MIDI continuous controllers. Controllers are patched to Beats via the Preset PatchCords located in the Edit menu. The following Preset PatchCord destinations control Beats. Beat Velocity Group 1-4 (BtsVelG1 ->...
Page 60: Beat Variation
Beat Variation varies which Parts are brought in and out using the Beat The Mod 2 controller Busy control. Increasing this control mixes up the order in which Parts are knob is assigned to Beats brought in and out, thus providing even more permutations to the Beat. Variation. 50 E-MU Systems...
Page 61: Beats Keys Layout
Arp/Beats Menu Beats Keys Layout Beats Keys Layout This screen assigns the Beats triggers to keyboard notes on the Beats channel. For each Part, Group and Control Key you can select the following options: _ _ _ _ • Key ..Selects which keyboard key triggers the Part Save your Beats Keys Layouts and all other Arp/Beats •...
Page 62: Beats Keys Offset
Velocity Scaling percentage using the Data Entry Control. Repeat steps 1 through 3 for all the Parts you wish to adjust. Press the Enter/Home button or use the cursor keys to move the cursor back to the screen heading. 52 E-MU Systems...
Page 63: Beats Part Transpose
Arp/Beats Menu Beats Beats Part Transpose Each Part of a Beat Riff can be transposed up to 36 semitones up or down. Transpose works by shifting the keyboard position and not by changing the tuning of individual notes. Therefore, on a Beats preset (bts:), where different instruments are assigned to each key, Transpose has the effect of changing the instrument used by a particular part.
Page 64: Beats Part Group
If there is more than one ROM in XK-6 you can select Riffs from either ROM set. Move the cursor under the ROM ID and select using the Data Entry Control. Press the Enter/Home button or use the cursor keys to move the cursor back to the screen heading. 54 E-MU Systems...
Page 65: Riff Tempo
Arp/Beats Menu Beats Riff Tempo This setting determines whether Riff Tempo (the tempo stored with each Riff) or the Current Tempo (the Base Tempo from the Master Clock) will be used for Beats. To control the Riff Tempo from MIDI clock, set Riff Tempo to “use current tempo”...
Page 66: Midi Song Start
MIDI instruments. It also lets you record the arpeggios and Riffs into a MIDI sequencer. You can choose to transmit: Arpeggiator data, Riff data, both Arp and Riff data, or nothing. ARP/RIFF MIDI OUT don’t transmit 56 E-MU Systems...
Page 67: Arpeggiators
Arp/Beats Menu Arpeggiators Arpeggiators An arpeggiator moves a pattern of notes sequentially over a range of the keyboard. XK-6 has the unique ability to play a different arpeggiator on each MIDI channel! Arpeggiator settings can be deﬁned as part of the preset (using the Arp parameters in the Preset Edit menu), or globally in the Arpeggiator menu.
Page 68: Arp Controllers
Use the right cursor button to advance the cursor to the ﬁrst ﬁeld in the bottom line of the screen. Now, use the data entry control to access the various Master Arpeggiator parameters. Save your Arpeggiator settings using the “Save Setup” function on the Multi menu. 58 E-MU Systems...
Page 69: Status
Arp/Beats Menu Master Arpeggiator Parameters Status The Status parameter turns the Master Arpeggiator on and off. The Channel Arpeggiator setting in the main screen overrides this setting. For example, if you set the Arpeggiator in the main screen to “off,” and turn it “on” here, it still will not play.
Page 70: Note Value
This ﬁeld lets you choose the pattern used when the arpeggiator Mode is set to “Pattern.” There are 200 factory programmed patterns and you can create an additional 100 user deﬁnable patterns (see “Editing a User Arpeg- giator Pattern” on page 67). MASTER ARPEGGIATOR Pattern Pattern Name 60 E-MU Systems...
Page 71: Velocity
Arp/Beats Menu Master Arpeggiator Parameters Velocity The Velocity parameter determines the velocity at which each note arpeg- giates. Velocity can be deﬁned by the velocity value speciﬁed (from 1 through 127), or by the actual velocity of the played note (played). Bear in mind that velocity values do not have an effect on the sound unless the preset is programmed to respond to velocity.
Page 72: Extension Count
For example, suppose you played C2 with an Interval of 7 (a Major 5th), Up mode, and an Extension Count of 2. The arpeggio alternates between C2 and G2. The Extension Interval values range from 1 through 16. MASTER ARPEGGIATOR Extension Interval 62 E-MU Systems...
Page 73: Sync
Arp/Beats Menu Master Arpeggiator Parameters Sync The Sync parameter deﬁnes when a note is played in relation to when the key is pressed. When set to “Key Sync”, the note sounds the instant a key is pressed. When set to “Quantized”, the note does not sound until the next occurrence of the selected note value.
Page 74: Duration
Pre-Delay if on). On the next pass through the Duration period, the extension continues where it left off. Post-Delay increases the number of possible variations in the beat and allows the recycle loop to be set to an exact measure of time. MASTER ARPEGGIATOR Post-Delay 64 E-MU Systems...
Page 75: Recycle
Arp/Beats Menu Master Arpeggiator Parameters Keys Pressed Notes Sound Arp Plays Notes Sound Pre-Delay Duration Post-Delay Recycle Recycle enables the pattern or arpeggio to repeat. This parameter works together with the Duration and Pre/Post Delay parameters to allow the loop to be set to an exact measure of time.
Page 76: Send Midi System Exclusive Data
Transmits only the individual pattern you have selected.     Send data as you would a regular sequence. Sending data in one huge chunk may SEND MIDI SYSEX DATA clog the MIDI input buffer on All User Arp Patterns XK-6. 66 E-MU Systems...
Page 77: Editing A User Arpeggiator Pattern
Arp/Beats Menu Send MIDI System Exclusive Data Editing a User XK-6 lets you create and edit your own arpeggiator patterns. Using the Edit User Pattern menu, you can create up to 100 user patterns and each pattern Arpeggiator Pattern can be up to 32 steps in length. When you edit a pattern, you are writing directly into memory—no Save command is required (however, you must exit the Arp module).
Page 78: Key Offset
You’ll be happy to know that the velocity, duration and repeat parameters are remembered if you decide to put the step back later. This command signals the end of the pattern. Any steps programmed after the step containing the End command are ignored. 68 E-MU Systems...
Page 79: Velocity
Arp/Beats Menu Send MIDI System Exclusive Data Velocity Each note in the pattern plays using either a preset velocity value (from 1 through 127), or using the actual velocity of the played note (ply). Note: Velocity values will not have an effect on the sound unless velocity is programmed to do something in the preset.
Page 80: User Pattern Name
Presets with the arpeggiator assigned will play when they receive note-on data from the keyboard or external MIDI source. Arpeggiating Please refer to the instructions on page 26 to learn one way to perform using multiple arpeggiators. 70 E-MU Systems...
Page 81: Controllers Menu
Controllers Menu The Controllers menu contains functions related to the keyboard, knobs or trigger buttons of XK-6. For example, the Command Function Trigger Keys are programmed in this menu. All Controllers menu data is saved with the Multisetup. See page 41 for more information about Multisetups. To enable the Controllers menu: Press the Controllers button, lighting the LED.
Page 82: Realtime Control Functions
Played data and recorded data are merged in the computer sequencer and then sent back to the module. This feature can also be used if you want to control another MIDI sound generator from the keyboard and knobs without playing internal sounds. LOCAL CONTROL ON/OFF 72 E-MU Systems...
Page 83: Keyboard Velocity Curve
Controllers Menu Keyboard Velocity Curve MIDI MIDI CO 1 A Vo l 1 27 Pan00 U ER bas : I n t e r f e r ence Turning Local Control Off allows you to use the Echo Thru feature on your sequencer while sequencing.
Page 84: Channel Aftertouch On/Off
Pressing the footswitch increments the MIDI channel number. • Channel - Pressing the footswitch decrements the MIDI channel number. • Preset + Pressing the footswitch increments the current preset number. • Preset - Pressing the footswitch decrements the current preset number. 74 E-MU Systems...
Page 85: Foot Pedal Function
Controllers Menu Foot Pedal Function Foot Pedal Function The foot pedal jack on XK-6’s rear panel can be programmed to perform a variety of functions. The foot pedal input can sense either 0-5 volts on the ring of a stereo jack or a foot pedal with the potentiometer wired as shown at left.
Page 86: Trigger Buttons
Turn the data entry control to select the “TRIGGERS BUTTONS FUNCTION” screen. Move the cursor to the lower line and select “Play Note Events”. Press the Command Functions “Triggers” button so that its LED illuminates. Play the Trigger buttons. 76 E-MU Systems...
Page 87: Preset Select Buttons
Controllers Menu Preset Select Buttons Preset Select Buttons The 16 command buttons can also be used for preset selection. Each button can be programmed to select any preset on the Basic MIDI channel. For your next song, selecting another Multisetup (page 41) selects another group of sixteen presets.
Page 88: Preset Select Send Buttons
Save the Multisetup if you want to save these settings. See page 42. To Send an External Program Change: From the main preset selection screen, press the Preset Select button. Its LED will illuminate. Press one of the 16 buttons to send the program change. 78 E-MU Systems...
Page 89: Knob Preset Quick-Edit
Controllers Menu Knob Preset Quick-Edit Knob Preset “Quick-Edit” changes the initial controller setting in the preset whenever you move a Control Knob. This parameter selects whether or not the front Quick-Edit panel Controller Knobs are used to Quick-Edit the currently selected preset. See “Preset Edit Button”...
Page 90: Midi Footswitch Assign
    The Controllers should ALWAYS be calibrated after you reinitialize user data. (And you CALIBRATE CONTROLLERS should always reinitialize user data after updating the Start Mod Wheel operating system.) 80 E-MU Systems...
Page 91: Tempo Controller
Controllers Menu Tempo Controller To Calibrate the Controllers: Press the Global button. Its LED will illuminate. Turn the data entry control to select the “CALIBRATE CONTROLLERS” screen shown below. CALIBRATE CONTROLLERS Start Mod Wheel Move the cursor to the lower line of the display and rotate the Data Entry Control to select the control to be calibrated.
Page 92: Base Tempo
(BPM). To Use an External MIDI Clock: Move the cursor to the lower line of the display. Turn the data entry control all the way counter-clockwise and select “ext” to use an external MIDI clock source. 82 E-MU Systems...
Page 93: Global Menu
Global Menu The Global menu contains functions that affect the overall operation of XK-6. For example, changing the Master Tune parameter changes the tuning of all the presets, not just the one currently displayed. To enable the Global menu: Press the Global button, lighting the LED. The Global Menu screen displays the menu page most recently selected since powering up XK-6.
Page 94: Deﬁning Global Parameters
Pitch Bend range (deﬁned in the Preset Edit menu) set to Master. See page 160. The maximum pitch bend range is ±12 semitones or one octave in each direction. MASTER BEND RANGE +/- 7 semitones 84 E-MU Systems...
Page 95: Master Velocity Curve
Global Menu Deﬁning Global Parameters Master Velocity Incoming velocity data or internal keyboard velocity can be altered by one of thirteen velocity curves. These curves are designed to adapt XK-6 to a Curve external MIDI controller. You can select one of thirteen global velocity curves or to leave the data unaltered (linear).
Page 96: Mix Output
The Mix Output function is also useful when sequencing since it lets you route speciﬁc MIDI channels to speciﬁc Sub outputs (on the back panel) where there they can be processed with EQ or other outboard effects. 86 E-MU Systems...
Page 97: Output Section
Global Menu Deﬁning Global Parameters OUTPUT SECTION & EFFECTS PROCESSORS FX Sends Hall 1 Send 1 15% MIDI CHANNEL Effect Send 2 10% Send 3 0% MIDI Channel 1 Preset Send 4 0% MIDI Channel 2 B➟A MIDI Channel 3 FX Sends Chorus Send 1 0%...
Page 98: Master Effects
FX MULTIMODE CONTROL preset on channel 1 If you are in Omni or Poly modes this parameter is disabled and the message in parentheses explains that XK-6 is currently in Omni mode. FX MULTIMODE CONTROL (using Omni mode) 88 E-MU Systems...
Page 99: Master Fxa Algorithm
Global Menu Master Effects Master FXA This function selects the type of effect used for the “A” effect. The following effect types are available. Algorithm MASTER FXA ALGORITHM Room 1 A Effect Types Room 1 BBall Court Room 2 Gymnasium Room 3 Cavern Hall 1...
Page 100: Fxa Parameters: Decay/Hf Damping Fxb -> Fxa
See “Master Effects” on page 178 for detailed information. FXA SEND AMOUNTS 1:100% 2: 50% 3: 10% 4: 0% Master FXB This parameter selects the type of effect used for the “B” effect. The following effect types are available. Algorithm MASTER FXB ALGORITHM Chorus 1 90 E-MU Systems...
Page 101: B Effect Types
Global Menu Master Effects B Effect Types Chorus 1 Ensemble Chorus 2 Delay Chorus 3 Delay Stereo Chorus 4 Delay Stereo 2 Chorus 5 Panning Delay Doubling Delay Chorus Slapback Pan Delay Chorus 1 Flange 1 Pan Delay Chorus 2 Flange 2 Dual Tap 1/3 Flange 3...
Page 102: Miscellaneous Parameters
The angle is adjustable from Angle +7 to -8. Positive values will make the display easier to read when viewed from above. Negative values make the display easier to read from below. VIEWING ANGLE 92 E-MU Systems...
Page 103: Midi Menu
MIDI Menu Most of the parameters in XK-6 that relate to MIDI are contained within this menu. You can merge MIDI data, change the continuous controller assignments, turn program changes off or on, and lots more. MIDI menu settings are saved with the current Multimap. To enable the MIDI menu: Press the MIDI button, lighting the LED.
Page 104: Keyboard Outputs Midi
Multi mode. This feature is helpful when you have other devices connected to the same MIDI line and do not want the XK-6 unit to respond to the MIDI channels reserved for the other devices. MIDI ENABLE channel 01: On 94 E-MU Systems...
Page 105: Receive Program Change
MIDI Menu Receive Program Change Because the MIDI Enable function only makes sense if you are in Multi mode, XK-6 disables this feature when in Omni or Poly mode. MIDI ENABLE In Multi Mode channel 16: On In Omni MIDI ENABLE Mode (using Omni mode) Receive Program...
Page 106: Midi Sysex Id
O O O O Programs and presets are the same thing. “Preset” is the E-MU term for MIDI Program. 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 44 91 50 01 15 88 99 78 32 88 34 73 106 55 43 75...
Page 107: Midi Sysex Packet Delay
MIDI Menu MIDI SysEx Packet Delay MIDI SysEx Packet The MIDI SysEx Packet Delay command lets you specify the amount of delay between MIDI SysEx packets going out of XK-6 so that your computer Delay sequencer can record this large chunk of data over a longer period of time. On playback from the sequencer, the SysEx data will be fed more slowly into XK-6 so that the its input buffer does not overﬂow, causing an error.
Page 108: Midi Mode
(on the preset selection screen) and plays that channel’s associated preset. Multi Responds to data on any combination of MIDI channels and plays the speciﬁc preset associated with each of the MIDI channels. You must select multi mode for multitimbral operation. 98 E-MU Systems...
Page 109: Programming Basics
Programming Basics This chapter explains how XK-6 sounds are constructed and contains important background information on how to create your own custom presets. Your initial involvement with XK-6 will most likely be using the existing presets and selecting MIDI channels. While the factory presets are very good, there are some things you will probably want to change eventually, perhaps the LFO speed, the ﬁlter frequency or the attack time.
Page 110: Modulation
(such as Pitch or AmpVol). Modulation sources are simply added algebraically— connecting two knobs one set to -100 and the other set to +100 yields a net value of zero. 100 E-MU Systems...
Page 111: Modulation Sources
Programming Basics Modulation Sources Modulation Modulation sources include Envelope Generators, Performance Controllers and Low Frequency Oscillators. In the previous example, an envelope generator Sources was routed to automatically turn the volume control as programmed by the envelope, or, a low frequency oscillator could be routed to turn the volume control up and down in a repeating fashion.
Page 112: Random Sources
MIDI menu (see page 94 for Modulation Amount +/- details). Source Destination LFO 1 Volume Modulation Source Destination LFO 1 Amp Vol LFO 2 Pitch Amp Env Filt Env LFO Rate Aux Env Aux Env Wheel Env Atk Pressure Glide etc. etc. 102 E-MU Systems...
Page 113: Envelope Generators
Programming Basics Envelope Generators Envelope An envelope can be described as a “contour” which is used to shape the sound over time in a pre-programmed manner. There are three envelope Generators generators per layer and all of them are the rate/level type. This is how the rate/level (time based) envelopes work: When a key is pressed, envelope starts from zero and moves toward the Attack 1 Level at the Attack 1 Rate.
Page 114: Tempo-Based Envelopes
Attack 1 stage and repeats the ﬁrst four stages. It continues to loop through these four stages until the key is released where it immediately jumps to the Release 1 stage. 104 E-MU Systems...
Page 115: Low Frequency Oscillators (Lfos)
Programming Basics Low Frequency Oscillators (LFOs) A Low Frequency Oscillator or LFO is simply a wave which repeats at a slow rate. The XK-6 has two multi-wave LFOs for each channel. The LFO Frequency waveforms are shown in the following illustration. Oscillators Ra nd o m Tr i a ng l e...
Page 116: Clock Modulation
LFO will be mildly or radically altered.     The tempo of the master clock is set in the Global menu. Triggered LFO LFO Wave Clock LFO Trigger causes the LFO to reset each time the clock waveform goes low. 106 E-MU Systems...
Page 117 Programming Basics Clock Modulation LFOs can also be perfectly synchronized with the clock at any of 25 note divisions. This allows you to create very cool “synchro-sonic” effects that work perfectly at any tempo. Choosing one of the note divisors in the LFO rate screen selects the synced LFO function.
Page 118: Modulation Destinations
LFOs, envelope generators and modulation wheels output continuously changing values. The possible modulation routings are completely ﬂexible as shown in the diagram above. Multiple sources can control the same destination, or a single source can control multiple destinations. 108 E-MU Systems...
Page 119: Modulation Processors
Programming Basics Modulation Processors Modulation Modulation processors are devices which can modify modulation sources such as LFOs and envelope generators before they are applied to a desti- Processors nation. Modulation processors let you create patches and do tricks which would not be possible otherwise. These modulation processors are indepen- dently programmable on each of the four layers.
Page 120 Lag in destination. The summing amp is located before where you want to control a the lag processor as shown in the following illustration. combination of modulation signals with a single patchcord. Sum Node Lag 0 Lag 0 sum 110 E-MU Systems...
Page 121: Preset Modulation Processors
Programming Basics Preset Modulation Processors Preset There are also two “Preset Level” modulation processors located in the “Preset Patchcords” screen of the Edit menu. It is important to understand Modulation that although the preset processors originate at the Preset Level PatchCords, Processors their output is used in the Layer PatchCords.
Page 122 Perc. Amt - When this knob is turned up, the positive bias on the Amp The decay time increases as the is restored so that so that the Ramp can now affect Amp Volume. knob is turned up. Volume Envelope - Fast Attack, Full Sustain, No Release 112 E-MU Systems...
Page 123: Using The Modulation Processors
Programming Basics Preset Modulation Processors Using the Modulation processors are inserted into a modulation routing as shown in the following diagram. Modulation The modular analog synthesizers of yesteryear were incredibly ﬂexible, Processors partly because processing devices could be connected in any order. Modulation processors are designed according to this modular concept.
Page 124 Setting the DC value to a positive value would bring the velocity switch point down. The PatchCord screens for this patch are shown below. PATCHCORD Vel+- -> Switch +100 PATCHCORD -> Switch -021 PATCHCORD Switch -> Pitch +022 114 E-MU Systems...
Page 125: More Examples
Programming Basics Preset Modulation Processors More Examples To derive a smooth random function you could route the Pink Noise generator through one of the Lag Processors. A smooth random wave is useful in small amounts to add a degree of natural variation to timbre when routed to ﬁlter cutoff.
Page 126 You can start to see some of the possibilities (and there are many). Whenever you ﬁnd yourself wishing for some esoteric type of control, take a minute to think and see if there is a way to achieve the desired result using the modulation processors. 116 E-MU Systems...
Page 127: Dynamic Filters
Programming Basics Dynamic Filters Dynamic The block diagram of the XK-6’s signal path is shown below. Filters Z-Plane Instrument Filter Freq. To understand how a ﬁlter works, we need to understand what makes up a sound wave. A sine wave is the simplest form of sound wave. Any waveform, except a sine wave, can be analyzed as a mix of sine waves at speciﬁc frequencies and amplitudes.
Page 128: What Is A Filter
160 360 720 1440 2880 Frequency A ﬁlter that lets only the high frequencies pass is called a high-pass ﬁlter as illustrated in the following diagram. Initial Frequency Filter Output High Pass Filter 160 360 720 1440 2880 Frequency 118 E-MU Systems...
Page 129 Programming Basics Dynamic Filters A ﬁlter which only lets a certain band of frequencies pass is called a band-pass ﬁlter. Center Frequency Filter Output Band Pass Filter 160 360 720 1440 2880 Frequency A notch ﬁlter is just the opposite of a band-pass ﬁlter and is used to eliminate a narrow band of frequencies.
Page 130 ﬁlters. Parametric equalizers are usually either two-pole or three-pole ﬁlters. In terms of vintage synthesizers, Moog and ARP synthesizers used 4-pole ﬁlters, Oberheim and E-mu synthesizers were famous for their 2-pole ﬁlter sound. 6-pole...
Page 131: Parametric Filters
Programming Basics Dynamic Filters Parametric Filters A more complex type of ﬁlter is called a parametric ﬁlter or Swept EQ. A parametric ﬁlter allows control over three basic parameters of the ﬁlter. The three parameters are: Bandwidth, Frequency and Gain. The Bandwidth allows you to select the width of the range of frequencies to be boosted or cut, the Frequency deﬁnes the center frequency of the bandwidth, and the Gain parameter either boosts or cuts the frequencies within the selected band by...
Page 132: The Z-Plane Filter
You simply select and use the ﬁlters in a manner similar to choosing an instrument. Because there are so many types of instruments and ﬁlters to choose from, the number of possible permutations is staggering. 122 E-MU Systems...
Page 133: Signal Flow
Programming Basics Signal Flow Signal Flow Going back to the Signal Path diagram for a single channel we can reexamine the complete signal path. Z-Plane Instrument Filter Sample Freq Pitch Start Volume Filter Volume Velocity Envelope Envelope Instrument This is the sampled sound wave. The pitch of the instrument can be modulated by any modulation source.
Page 134: Midi Channels & Real-Time Controls
The factory presets have the MIDI A-P controls connected to standard synthesizer functions (marked on the front panel). By choosing any four of the 16 standard functions, the four sliders on your keyboard will work the 124 E-MU Systems...
Page 135 Programming Basics MIDI Channels & Real-time Controls same on every preset. The chart below shows how this might work if your keyboard transmitted the slider settings on MIDI controllers 21-24. Control MIDI Controller # Routing Standard Function Slider 1 Controls Filter Frequency Slider 2 Controls Filter Resonance Slider 3...
Page 136: Bank Select Commands
Change commands select from 128 presets within the selected bank. MIDI BANK SELECT MSB LSB cc00 cc32 USER Bank 0 USER Bank 1 USER Bank 2 USER Bank 3 XROM1 Bank 0 XROM1 Bank 1 XROM1 Bank 2 XROM1 Bank 3 126 E-MU Systems...
Page 137: Stereo Mix Outputs
Programming Basics Stereo Mix Outputs Stereo Mix This feature is useful for adding signal processing (EQ, reverb, etc.) of individual sounds prior to ﬁnal mixdown. Outputs The routing can be performed according to MIDI channel from the Mix Output screen in the Global menu. Simply assign each channel to the desired output.
Page 138 The Mix Output screen in the Global menu assigns each MIDI channel to a Send (1-4) or to “Preset”. The Mix Output screen in the Preset Edit menu is ONLY used if the Global Mix Output is set to “Preset”. Otherwise the Preset Edit menu Mix Output settings are ignored. 128 E-MU Systems...
Page 139: Preset Edit Menu
Preset Edit Menu The Preset Edit Menu contains four layers of preset parameters that you can modify and then save as preset information in one of the user preset locations. There are four instrument layers in the Preset Edit menu. See the illustration on page 130 for a description of the Preset Layer model.
Page 140: Preset Name
In addition, the four layers can be crossfaded or switched by key position, velocity or any real-time modulation source. Z-Plane Filter Instrument Layer 1 Instrument Z-Plane Filter Layer 2 Z-Plane Filter Instrument Layer 3 Z-Plane Filter Instrument Layer 4 130 E-MU Systems...
Page 141: Selecting Layers
Preset Edit Menu Selecting Layers Selecting Layers In most of the Preset Edit screens, the selected layer is shown in the upper left corner of the display. Layers 1-4 or All can be selected by positioning the cursor on this ﬁeld and using the data entry control to change the layer. In the screen shown below, Layer 1 is selected.
Page 142: Deﬁning Layer Parameters
Move the cursor to the instrument name to select instruments in the selected category. INSTRUMENT ROM: XROM1 0078 bas : Booty Q 2 1. Choose Category 2. Scroll through Instruments Selecting Categories of Instruments using Sound Navigator. 132 E-MU Systems...
Page 143: Defining Key Range
Preset Edit Menu Deﬁning Key Range Deﬁning Key Range The Key parameter deﬁnes the range on the keyboard used by the current layer. The Key range is from C-2 through G8. Middle C To deﬁne the range, set the low key value and the high key value. You can select key numbers by simply pressing the desired keyboard key when the cursor is positioned on the low or high key ﬁeld in the display.
Page 144 ﬁeld n the display. KEY: FADE HIGH FADE KEY: LO FADE HIGH FADE KEY: LO FADE HIGH FADE If two layers do overlap, both will play as shown in the next example. 134 E-MU Systems...
Page 145: Defining The Velocity Crossfade Range
Preset Edit Menu Deﬁning the Velocity Crossfade Range To Stack Layers: If the ranges of two or more Layers overlap it is called stacking layers. All Layers assigned to a key sound when the key is played. This is shown in the following diagram.
Page 146 You may want to adjust the fade in and fade out points to achieve a natural sounding crossfade. These parameters vary depending on the sounds. Increasing Velocity Layer 1 Layer 2 Layer 1 Layer 2 VEL: LO FADE HIGH FADE VEL: LO FADE HIGH FADE 136 E-MU Systems...
Page 147: Defining The Real-Time Crossfade Range
Preset Edit Menu Deﬁning the Real-time Crossfade Range Deﬁning the The Real-time Crossfade window lets you control the volume of the four layers using a real-time controller such as a front panel knob, a pedal or an Real-time Crossfade LFO or Envelope generator. The controller is deﬁned by the PatchCord Range parameter (see “PatchCords”...
Page 148 To set up a four layer Cross-Switch, simply assign each of the four layers to a different Real-time Crossfade range, then assign XfdRnd to RTXfade in the PatchCords for each layer. Realtime Control Value Layer 1 Layer 2 Layer 3 Layer 4 Switch Switch Switch 138 E-MU Systems...
Page 149 Preset Edit Menu Deﬁning the Real-time Crossfade Range Press the Preset Edit button to access the Preset Edit menu. Go to the Instrument screen and select Instruments for Layers 1 through 4. Press Enter, then use the data entry control to advance to the Real-time Crossfade page.
Page 150: Transposing The Instrument
C. Use this parameter to transpose different layers apart by semitone intervals. For example, by transposing one layer by +7 semitones, it will track other layers at a perfect ﬁfth interval. The range of transposition is -36 to +36 semitones. TRANSPOSE +36 semitones 140 E-MU Systems...
Page 151: Tuning
Preset Edit Menu Tuning Tuning The Tuning parameter changes the pitch of the key in semitone and 1/64 semitone intervals. TUNING Coarse: Fine: Use the Coarse ﬁeld to shift the tuning by semitone intervals. Use the Fine ﬁeld to shift tuning by 1/64 semitones (or 1.56 cents) intervals. Background: Transpose vs.
Page 152: Volume Envelope
Tempo-Based Envelopes = Initial Setting = Increase Master Tempo = Decrease Master Tempo Tempo-based envelope rates change according to the Master Tempo rate. 142 E-MU Systems...
Page 153: Defining The Volume Envelope
Preset Edit Menu Volume Envelope Deﬁning the Volume Envelope     The Volume Envelope controls the volume of the layer over time. The See the Programming Volume Envelope has six stages to the contour: Attack 1, Attack 2, Decay 1, Basics section of this manual for Decay 2, Release 1 and Release 2.
Page 154: Chorusing The Layer
Delay values below zero are Tempo-based values, meaning the time is based on the Master Tempo setting. Note values are displayed by adjusting the Delay Time value below zero. The sound will be delayed by the selected note value based on the master clock. 144 E-MU Systems...
Page 155: Non-Transpose Mode
Preset Edit Menu Non-Transpose Mode Non-Transpose This function turns keyboard transposition On or Off for the current layer. With Nontranspose “on,” the keyboard will not control the pitch of the Mode instrument. This is a useful function for drones, attack “chiffs,” or other sound effects which you may not want to track the keyboard.
Page 156: Assign Group
Four bins of 2 channels each. Notes are played polyphonically with dynamic channel assignment using no more than 2 channels each. Mono A-I: Nine monophonic channels. Any layers assigned to the same letter interrupt each other without affecting other layers. 146 E-MU Systems...
Page 157: Glide
Preset Edit Menu Glide Glide Glide creates a smooth transition from one note to the next instead of the normal instantaneous change in pitch when a new key is pressed. This effect is commonly heard on slide guitars, synthesizers and violins. GLIDE RATE CURVE 0.000 sec/oct...
Page 158: Z-Plane Filters
The “Order” of a ﬁlter deﬁnes the number of ﬁlter elements it contains. The more elements, the more complex the ﬁlter. XK-6 contains 50 different types of E-MU’s celebrated Z-plane ﬁlters. In addition to the standard Low pass, High pass and Band pass ﬁlters, XK-6 contains Swept Octave Equalizers, Phasers, Flangers, Vocal Formant Filters, and digital models of classic synthesizer ﬁlters.
Page 159 Preset Edit Menu XK-6 Filter Types Filter Name Order Type Description ContraBand A novel band-pass ﬁlter where the frequency peaks and dips midway in the frequency range. Swept1>1oct Parametric ﬁlter with 24 dB of boost or cut and a one octave bandwidth. Swept2>1oct Parametric ﬁlter with 24 dB of boost or cut.
Page 160: Filter Parameters
The Freq and Q parameters control various elements of the ﬁlter depending on the type of ﬁlter used. See the table in the Filter Types section for details about what the Freq and Q ﬁelds control in each ﬁlter. FILTER Freq: 150 E-MU Systems...
Page 161: Filter Envelope
Preset Edit Menu Filter Envelope Filter Envelope The Filter Envelope is normally used to control the ﬁlter frequency and has six stages. Unlike the Volume Envelope, the Filter Envelope must be patched to the Filter Frequency using a PatchCord. In this respect, it can be thought of as a general purpose envelope generator which is normally patched to control the ﬁlter.
Page 162: Defining The Filter Envelope
The Auxiliary Envelope is a supplementary general purpose envelope that can be routed to any real-time control destination in the PatchCords. It is identical to the ﬁlter envelope generator. See “Filter Envelope” on page 151 for full details. 152 E-MU Systems...
Page 163: Low Frequency Oscillators (Lfos)
Preset Edit Menu Low Frequency Oscillators (LFOs) Low Frequency A Low Frequency Oscillator or LFO, is simply a wave that repeats at a slow speed. XK-6 has two LFOs per layer identiﬁed on the display as LFO1 and Oscillators (LFOs) LFO2.
Page 164: Sync
LFO Synced to 1/4 Note Clock controller. Rate The Rate ﬁeld determines the LFO speed in absolute frequency rate values or tempo-based note values. All values equal to or greater than zero specify absolute frequency values from 0.08 Hz to 18.14 Hz. 154 E-MU Systems...
Page 165: 32Nd Note
Preset Edit Menu Low Frequency Oscillators (LFOs) Values less than zero specify tempo-based rates. If you modulate the rate of a tempo-based LFO, the rates will jump between the tempo-based note values with each PatchCord increment of “1”. As an example: if the LFO rate was set to 8/1 and you patched the Mod Wheel to control rate with a PatchCord amount of +1, turning the Mod Wheel to maximum would change the LFO rate to 4/1d.
Page 166: Delay
LFO. The Variation value range is from 0 through 100. _ _ _ _ Variation is disabled when a Tempo-Based LFO is selected. LFO variation changes the rate of each note to create an “ensemble” effect. 156 E-MU Systems...
Page 167: Patchcords
Preset Edit Menu PatchCords PatchCords PatchCords tie everything together by connecting modulation sources to destinations. Each PatchCord has its own Amount control which can be positive or negative (negative amounts invert the signal). In addition, the PatchCord amounts themselves can be controlled by any modulation source.
Page 168: Modulator Polarity
+3 dB and you patched Vel < to AmpVol, the volume would be at +3 dB only when maximum key velocity were applied. Lower key velocities would scale back the volume. In general, < modulation is the proper choice when modulating Volume. 158 E-MU Systems...
Page 169 Preset Edit Menu PatchCords Here is a list of all layer modulation sources and destinations in XK-6. Modulation Sources: Modulation Destinations Key (+, +) KeySust (Key Sustain) Velocity (+, +, <) FinePtch (Fine Pitch) RlsVel (Release Velocity) Pitch Gate Glide Pressure (Aftertouch) ChrsAmt (Chorus Amount) PitchWhl (Pitch Wheel)
Page 170: Pitchbend Range
Move the cursor until it is underneath the FX Send Routing ﬁeld and change the Send (1-4) using the data entry control. Locate the MIX OUTPUT screen in the Global menu. Set the MIDI channel you are using to “use preset”. 160 E-MU Systems...
Page 171: Common Preset Parameters
Preset Edit Menu Common This section of the Preset Edit menu chapter describes parameters that affect all layers in the preset. Preset Parameters Preset Effects XK-6 has two stereo effects processors. When playing presets one at a time, the two processors can be programmed as part of the preset. The diagram below shows how the effects are integrated into the signal path using a parallel effects send/return model, similar to a mixing console.
Page 172: Edit Menu
GLOBAL MENU The Mix Output setting in the Global Menu determines if the Preset’s Mix Output routing will be used. This allows the Sends to be programmed by either MIDI Channel or by Preset, whichever you prefer. 162 E-MU Systems...
Page 173: Fxa Algorithm
Preset Edit Menu FXA Algorithm FXA Algorithm This screen selects the effect type for Effect Processor A. The “A” effects consist of different reverb types and digital delays. Move the cursor to the lower line of the display and select the effect you want. FXA ALGORITHM Lg Concert Pan A Effect Types...
Page 174: Fxa Parameters
Dual Tap 1/4 Chorus 5 Symphonic Vibrato Doubling Ensemble Distortion 1 Slapback Delay Distortion 2 Flange 1 Delay Stereo Distorted Flange Flange 2 Delay Stereo 2 Distorted Chorus Flange 3 Panning Delay Distorted Double Flange 4 Delay Chorus 164 E-MU Systems...
Page 175: Fxb Parameters
Preset Edit Menu FXB Parameters FXB Parameters The FXB parameters are Feedback, LFO Rate and Delay. Feedback sends the output of the effect back into the input. This creates multiple echoes on a delay effect and intensiﬁes a chorus or ﬂange effect. LFO Rate allows you to change the speed of the modulation oscillator for ﬂange and chorus effects.
Page 176 Preset Lag Amount Footswitch 3 Preset Lag Rate Flip-Flop Footswitch 3 Preset Ramp Rate Arp Resolution Arp Extension Arp Velocity Arp Gate Arp Interval Beats Velocity, Group 1-4 Beats Transpose (Xps), Group 1-4 Beats Busy Beats Variation 166 E-MU Systems...
Page 177: Initial Controller Amount
Preset Edit Menu Initial Controller Amount Initial Controller This parameter sets the initial value of MIDI controllers A-P when the preset is ﬁrst selected. The front panel Control Knobs can be thought of as front Amount panel MIDI controllers because in the XK-6, they are treated just as if they originated from an external MIDI device.
Page 178: Keyboard Tuning
User 1-12 Deﬁne your own tuning tables (Global menu). Refer to “User Key Tuning” on page 92 in the Global Menu chapter for instructions on how to deﬁne your own Keyboard Tunings. 168 E-MU Systems...
Page 179 These new tuning tables take the concept of just intonation a step beyond tables via MIDI. previous E-MU products. Fully explaining the mysteries of just intonation is beyond the scope of this manual, but the subject is covered exhaustively in Hermann Helmholtz’s On the Sensations of Tone, available at most libraries...
Page 180: Preset Links
• By adjusting the Velocity for the link, you can bring in the link by playing hard. • Transposing the Link can radically change the sound. • The delay parameter lets you create surprise effects, echoes or cascades of sound as you continue to hold the keys. 170 E-MU Systems...
Page 181: Preset Tempo Offset
Preset Edit Menu Preset Tempo Offset Preset Tempo Offset This function allows you to double or halve the Master Tempo as it applies to this preset. When playing or sequencing several presets in Multi mode, the Master Tempo may be too fast or slow for one preset. Using this feature, you can adjust the tempo for the misbehaving preset.
Page 182 Preset Edit Menu Play Solo Layers 172 E-MU Systems...
Page 183: Effects
Effects Effects XK-6 has two stereo effects processors. When playing presets one at a time, the two processors can be programmed as part of the preset. When the Overview MIDI Mode is set to “multi,” the XK-6 uses a global effects assignment (Master Effects).
Page 184 The Mix Output function is also useful when sequencing since it lets you route speciﬁc MIDI channels to speciﬁc Sub outputs (on the back panel) where there they can be processed with EQ or other outboard effects. 174 E-MU Systems...
Page 185: Effect Types
Effects Effect Types Effect A Effect Types Medium Concert Types Large Concert Room 1-3 Large Concert Pan Hall 1 & 2 Canyon Plate DelayVerb 1-3 Delay DelayVerb 4-5 Pan Panning Delay DelayVerb 6-9 Multitap 1 Multitap Pan 3 Tap B Effect Types 3 Tap Pan Chorus 1-5 Soft Room...
Page 186: Decay
This parameter speciﬁes the how much time passes before you hear the delayed signal. On some effects, this value cannot be changed. In this case, the ﬁeld contains a dash. The Delay value range is from 0ms to 635ms. 176 E-MU Systems...
Page 187: Effects Programmed In The Preset
Effects Effects Programmed in the Preset Effects Effects are normally programmed as part of the preset allowing you to have a different effect for each. This section describes how to program and Programmed modify XK-6’s preset effects. in the Preset To Program the Effects as Part of the Preset: Press the Preset Edit button.
Page 188: Master Effects
Use the data entry control to select the FXA parameter screen. DECAY HFDAMP FxB>FxA The FxB -> FxA parameter lets you route the B effect through the A effect. See “Effect B Into Effect A” on page 182. 178 E-MU Systems...
Page 189 Effects Master Effects Set the other effect parameters to your preference. Refer to the infor- mation in the last section for detailed descriptions of these parameters. Use the data entry control to select the FXB Algorithm screen. FXB ALGORITHM Distorted Flange Select an Effect.
Page 190: Effects Mode
Control channel, then use either single presets (preset Effect Type set to “Master”) or standard MIDI Program Change when in Multi Mode. commands to switch effects during sequence playback. Programmed from the designated control preset when in Multi Mode. 180 E-MU Systems...
Page 191 Effects Master Effects Refer to the following diagram for a look at how effects are programmed. Master Preset Effects are part of the Preset (Omni or Poly Mode) Master Preset Ch 1 Master Effects Preset (Multi mode) Ch 16 Master Preset Ch 1 One Channel's...
Page 192: Using The Effects Channel Settings In Multi Mode
To Send the Output of Effect B through Effect A: In this example, 100% of Effect B will be sent into Effect A. Access the FXA parameter screen (in either the Global or Preset Edit menus) that contains the FXB –>FXA parameter. 182 E-MU Systems...
Page 193 Effects Master Effects DECAY HFDAMP FxB>FxA Set this amount to 127. Press the cursor button to return the cursor to the top line in the display. Use the data entry control to select the FXA submix routing parameter screen. FXA SEND AMOUNTS 1: 10% 2: 20% 3: 30%...
Page 194: General Effect Descriptions
As soon as the signal falls below a threshold, reverb is cut off. Delay: Programs can be used to create echo and doubling effects. Multi Tap: Programs consist of the reflection cluster only without the reverb decay. 184 E-MU Systems...
Page 195: Chorus
Effects General Effect Descriptions Chorus The function of a chorus device is to thicken the sound or to make one voice sound like many. This effect is usually created by mixing one or more delayed versions of the signal with the original. The delay times used are too short to be perceived as an echo, but long enough so that comb ﬁltering does not occur.
Page 196: Delay
As the level increases, the top of the waveform becomes somewhat squared. As the level increases further, it transforms into a true square wave. Soft clipping gradually squares the edges of the waveform as the amplitude is increased. 186 E-MU Systems...
Page 197: Save/Copy Menu
Save/Copy Menu The Save/Copy button is used to save changes to a preset, copy data between presets, randomize presets and to move other types of data. The menu is context-sensitive and will start at the appropriate save screen. If multiple items need to be saved, then the screens have the following priority: pattern, song, preset.
Page 198: Copying Information
The layer information in the source location (the layer location from which you want to copy) is not deleted from the original location, just copied to the destination location. L1 -> L4 COPY LAYER User Source Preset 188 E-MU Systems...
Page 199: Copy Patchcords
Save/Copy Menu Copying Information To Copy a Layer: Select the Preset and Layer you want to copy information into. Press the Save/Copy menu button. Move the cursor to the bottom line on the display. Select the preset location using the data entry control, of the preset containing the information you want to copy into the current preset.
Page 200: Copy Preset Patchcords
Use the data entry control to select the preset you want to copy from. Press Enter when you have made your selection. The Enter LED is ﬂashing indicating that XK-6 is waiting for your response. The Arp Settings are copied into the current preset. 190 E-MU Systems...
Page 201: Copy Arpeggiator Pattern
Save/Copy Menu Copy Arpeggiator Pattern Copy Arpeggiator This function lets you copy the Arpeggiator pattern from any ROM or RAM preset to any RAM (user) pattern. Pattern COPY ARP PAT from XROM1 TRANCED To Copy the Arpeggiator Pattern: Press the Save/Copy menu button. Move the cursor to any of the ﬁelds on the bottom line on the display.
Page 202: Sound Authoring
COPYING USER BANK TO FLASH Done. Please Reboot Now. The Flash presets cannot be used until XK-6 is rebooted (power off then on). Reboot the XK-6 and verify that the new Flash bank has been properly copied. 192 E-MU Systems...
Page 203: Rename Flash Simm
Save/Copy Menu Rename Flash SIMM Rename Flash SIMM This utility allows you to rename the Flash SIMM and change its ID number. Flash SIMMs can have any ﬁve letter name you choose. Each Flash SIMM in a XK-6 unit must have a unique ID number (106-119). The ﬁeld in the upper right corner selects between multiple Flash SIMMs.
Page 204: Duplicate Flash
Press Enter again to conﬁrm or any other button to abort. The following screen appears and the SIMM is copied. DUPLICATING SLOT 0 -> SLOT 1 (Takes about 5 minutes) When XK-6 has ﬁnished duplicating the SIMM, turn power off, remove the copied SIMM, then reboot. That’s it! 194 E-MU Systems...
Page 205: Create Random Preset
Save/Copy Menu Sound Authoring Create Random This is a great feature which creates a new preset using portions of the ROM presets as source material. By merging random presets, really great Preset sounding presets can be generated with ease. Use this feature to generate wild new sounds, get new programming ideas or just for fun.
Page 206 Save/Copy Menu Create Random Preset 196 E-MU Systems...
Page 207: Preset Programming
Preset Programming There is so much you can do with the XK-6 it would be impossible to describe it all. This chapter is will give you a few ideas for programming your own custom sounds and contains step-by-step instructions to help you get started.
Page 208: Changing The Tuning Of An Instrument
For example, if you tune a bass guitar up 2 octaves, it's going to sound rather petite. On the other hand, if you tune it down 2 octaves, you can probably rattle plaster off the walls! Experiment with radical pitch shifting. You'll be surprised at the results. 198 E-MU Systems...
Page 209: Chorus
Preset Programming Editing Presets Chorus This is an easy one. Chorus works by doubling the instruments and detuning them slightly. The larger the chorus value, the more detuning occurs. The Width parameter controls the stereo spread. A Width value of 0% reduces the chorus to mono, a value of 100% provides the most stereo separation.
Page 210 Front panel knobs E-H are routed to the volume envelope parameters. This is the easiest way to change the volume envelope settings. Press the front panel Controller button E-H to select: Amp Attack, Amp Decay, Amp Sustain, Amp Release. 200 E-MU Systems...
Page 211 Preset Programming Editing Presets Increase the Amp Attack knob and play a note. The attack controls the time it takes for the sound to reach the Attack level when a key is pressed and held. Increase the Amp Release knob. Note the effect as you release the key. The Release stages controls the time it takes for the sound to die away when a note is released.
Page 212: Working With Filters
ﬁlter uses as the highest frequency allowed to pass. If you play the keyboard now, you should hear the raw sound. Slowly decrease the ﬁlter cutoff frequency value as you play the keyboard. The sound 202 E-MU Systems...
Page 213: Adding The Filter Envelope
Preset Programming Editing Presets gets more and more dull as you remove more and more high frequencies from the sound. At some point, the sound completely disappears. (You have ﬁltered out everything.) The chart on the following page illustrates what you just did. Cutoff Frequency Output of Filter 160 360 720 1440 2880...
Page 214 Advance to the Filter Envelope parameter page. FILT ENV RATE LEVEL Attack1 100% Move the cursor underneath the time ﬁeld and change the value to about +50. Now when you press a key the ﬁlter slowly sweeps up. 204 E-MU Systems...
Page 215: Changing Filter Types
Preset Programming Editing Presets FILT ENV RATE LEVEL Attack1 +88% Change the attack rate and note the change in the sound. Set the envelope parameters as shown in the following table. Envelope Phase Time Level % Attack 1 Attack 2 Decay 1 Decay 2 Release 1...
Page 216: Envelope Repeat
• We’ve programmed the front panel knobs our way, but since they’re completely programmable there’s no reason why you can’t create your own custom controls. • Think of ten exotic modulation routings, then try them out. Experimentation is the key to learning how to control XK-6. 206 E-MU Systems...
Page 217: Troubleshooting
Preset Programming Editing Presets Troubleshooting A common source of confusion when working with the ﬁlter envelope is that the Attack or Release parameters might not seem to be working correctly. If you are not getting the expected result, try to analyze the situation.
Page 218: Linking Presets
Press Enter and use the data entry control to go to the Key Range page using the Ranges jump key. L1 KEY:LO FADE HIGH FADE Set the range of the original preset so it ﬁlls the remaining keyboard area. Save the preset. 208 E-MU Systems...
Page 219: Appendix
Appendix This section provides some of the more technical information about XK-6. In this appendix, you will ﬁnd information about velocity curves, MIDI commands and PatchCord charts. Front Panel The front panel knob functions are standardized for most of the factory presets.
Page 220: Knob Controller Descriptions
Simply select a jam: preset and press the Audition button. Select the Triggers command function and press the sixteen trigger buttons to turn the accompaniment parts on and off. Please note that not all the buttons are assigned on jam: presets. 210 E-MU Systems...
Page 221: Preset Listing
Synth bts:Out Cold arp:Terradactyl 113. syn:BigJuKnow bts:ToThe J R arp:MinorCell 114. syn:Mach Sync bts:Smoking Room 115. arp:NoWare syn:Analog PWM bts:Planet E-MU 116. arp:8Oh 8 Play syn:Super CZ bts:NubChompa! 117. arp:RaguMoPlay syn:Stop Gap bts:2X1/2TimeD&B 118. arp:SqrKit Jam syn:SpaceGong bts:DephBreaker 119.
Page 222 122. kit:K-9 D-Pan hit:Enrezzle hit:CMI 123. kit:K-9 up 12 hit:PLATINUM hit:Bass Stab 124. kit:K-10 D-Up hit:Voxy hit:H G 125. kit:K-10 High Q hit:Krunchy hit:H G Dive 126. kit:K-11 T-Dly hit:Dreamer Tags hit:Drum Stab 127. kit:K-12 Q-Dly hit:Boink-King 212 E-MU Systems...
Page 223 Appendix Preset Listing Preset Listing User Bank 2, XK-6 Bank 1 syn:Basic Saw syn:Electric led:PureSaw syn:ORiON syn:CZ BIG led:Wormsine syn:Spiders syn:SinEnsemble led:Technoval syn:Nordica syn:BigDandyBoy led:Falling syn:Sync4Sequenc syn:Willy 4 led:Scizy 2 syn:Tink Or Toy syn:R&B Stegas pad:Rumble Pad syn:Kyng Doam syn:60-30 pad:Super Pad syn:70-64 syn:SweetDream...
Page 224 Roll 1 122. bas:Log Bass wal:Balls2The.. key:EP Roll 2 123. bas:Disser wal:W6 3sEvEn key:EP Fog 124. bas:Sunny wal:Abyss gtr:Guit Hits 125. bas:HardHouse wal:GoSpeedRacer gtr:Univibe 126. bas:Garage Sub wal:Tension gtr:Clicky Picky 127. bas:Planet X wal:Big Wall 214 E-MU Systems...
Page 225 Appendix Preset Listing Preset Listing XK-6 Bank 3 arp:Deeper Love bpm:Underclass vox:Lushorch Vox arp:Glider bpm:Tempo LFOs vox:Toxic Vox arp:Alloy M bpm:Carpe Diem vox:Zephyr arp:JUNOsis bpm:L Room vox:Air Voices arp:A Trip bpm:Reepeter vox:SIRRUS arp:Dreamer bpm:Solace vox:Future Vox arp:Palomar bpm:GRITS vox:Bliss arp:Raving bpm:TRIPPER vox:ARMAGEDDON arp:Robo Trace...
Page 226: Instrument Listing
Cricket 118. Classic Lead 3 Booty Q Bass 2 Fuzz Ball 119. Classic Lead 4 Zodiac Bass 1 Droid Scrape 120. Digi Lead Zodiac Bass 2 Rez Honk 121. Audity Synth 1 Prodigal Bass Krunchy Hit 122. 216 E-MU Systems...
Page 227 Appendix Instrument Listing Instrument Listing Turbo Looped Perc 29 1 Shot Perc 22 123. 168. 213. Interference Looped Perc 30 1 Shot Perc 23 124. 169. 214. 1 Shot Bass Looped Perc 31 1 Shot Perc 24 125. 170. 215. 1 Shot Dis Bass 1 Looped Perc 32 1 Shot Perc 25...
Page 228 387. Buzzer Mutes 298. 343. 388. Subtle Saw Sync Power 1 299. 344. 389. Mem Moog Pocket Power 2 300. 345. 390. Lowness Q Attack Sub Power Hit 301. 346. 391. Sonics Synth Axe 302. 347. 392. 218 E-MU Systems...
Page 229 Appendix Instrument Listing Instrument Listing Hits Rast Keys Rezzy 393. 438. 483. Pipe Organ ARP Sync Hi Octaves 394. 439. 484. DrawbarOrgan Narrow Synth Dreemy 395. 440. 485. Perc Organ Fat Attack Phat 396. 441. 486. Org Day ARP Lead Tekno 397.
Page 230 Dance 19 Sax FX 3 567. 611. 655. Snaps Dance 20 Blipp 568. 612. 656. Clave Dance 21 Buzz Blip 569. 613. 657. Vibraslap Dance 22 Game 570. 614. 658. Guiro Dance 23 Disssss 571. 615. 659. 220 E-MU Systems...
Page 231 Appendix Instrument Listing Instrument Listing Siren Loop Gtr Wawa 3 Wazzup? 660. 705. 750. Bell Gtr Wawa 4 Barker 661. 706. 751. Klank Gtr Wawa 5 Plunger 662. 707. 752. Metal Gtr Wawa 6 Skipper 663. 708. 753. Slinky Q Heavy Guitar Fast 664.
Page 232 922. Snare 24 Snare 68 Tom 6 835. 879. 923. Snare 25 Snare 69 Tom 7 836. 880. 924. Snare 26 Snare 70 Tom 8 837. 881. 925. Snare 27 Snare 71 Tom 9 838. 882. 926. 222 E-MU Systems...
Page 233 Appendix Instrument Listing Instrument Listing Tom 10 Hat 5 Hat 49 927. 971. 1015. Tom 11 Hat 6 Hat 50 928. 972. 1016. Tom 12 Hat 7 Hat 51 929. 973. 1017. Tom 13 Hat 8 Hat 52 930. 974. 1018.
Page 234 1189. Bell 7 Clap 1 Misc 23 1100. 1145. 1190. Bell 8 Clap 2 Misc 24 1101. 1146. 1191. Bell 9 Clap 3 Misc 25 1102. 1147. 1192. Bell 10 Clap 4 Misc 26 1103. 1148. 1193. 224 E-MU Systems...
Page 235 Appendix Instrument Listing Instrument Listing Misc 27 Misc 33 Misc 39 1194. 1200. 1206. Misc 28 Misc 34 Misc 40 1195. 1201. 1207. Misc 29 Misc 35 Misc 41 1196. 1202. 1208. Misc 30 Misc 36 Misc 42 1197. 1203. 1209.
Page 236: Riff Listing
BTS-Big Shaker 1 127. BTS-Lily's Rage SYN- 7064 BTS-BlackHouse1 128. BTS-Rocket SYN-4 track a BTS-D&B Smooth 2 129. EDG-Boxt ﬁlter SYN-4 track b BTS-D&B Tight 1 130. EDG-FilterQ SYN-Basic BTS-D-House 1 131. GTR-Chuckinx SYN-Compu X BTS-DJ-A.mid 132. 226 E-MU Systems...
Page 237 Appendix Riff Listing Riff Listing SYN-Enviroment BTS-Trance Date BTS-RollerGirl 1 133. 177. 221. SYN-Grind Me BTS-Trancer 1 BTS-Rush 1 134. 178. 222. SYN-Nordica BTS-TranzAmbient BTS-Semi-Time 2 135. 179. 223. SYN-Octivate BTS-Unhooked 1 BTS-System X 1 136. 180. 224. SYN-Orion BTS-X-Mox 3 BTS-TeknoTribe 1 137.
Page 238 BTS-Feelin House BTS-Stadium Btz 282. 304. 326. BTS-AndroBot BTS-Hard Anthem BTS-Underwhirl 283. 305. 327. BTS-Anthem BTS-House Groove BTS-Gothica 284. 306. 328. BTS-BrickLayer BTS-Liquid Cycle BTS-Leader 285. 307. 329. BTS-OutCold BTS-Night Ride BTS-Metro 286. 308. 330. BTS-Sparkler 331. 228 E-MU Systems...
Page 239: Keyboard Velocity Curves
Appendix Keyboard Velocity Curves Keyboard The keyboard velocity curves modify the response of the XK-6 keyboard to adapt to your personal playing style. The “Keyboard Velocity Curve” Velocity selection screen is located in the Controllers menu. Curves Soft 1 Soft 2 ...
Page 240 80 100 120 80 100 120 Soft Hard Soft Hard Medium 4 Medium 5 80 100 120 80 100 120 Soft Hard Soft Hard Medium 6 Medium 7 80 100 120 80 100 120 Soft Hard Soft Hard 230 E-MU Systems...
Page 241 Appendix Keyboard Velocity Curves Keyboard Velocity Curves Medium 8 Loud 1 80 100 120 80 100 120 Soft Hard Soft Hard Loud 2 All 64 80 100 120 80 100 120 Soft Hard Soft Hard Outputs velocity 64 only All 127 80 100 120 Soft Hard...
Page 242: Master Velocity Curves
Soft -> Loud values and compressessing high velocity values. Curve 5 Curve 4 80 100 120 80 100 120 Input Velocity Input Velocity Expands Velocity Range. Shifts Velocity Values Upward. Outputs High Values. Good Dynamic Range. 232 E-MU Systems...
Page 243 Appendix Master Velocity Curves Master Velocity Curves Curve 7 Curve 6 80 100 120 80 100 120 Input Velocity Input Velocity Similar to Curve 6. Shifts Velocity Values Up, while compressing the midde range Curve 9 Curve 8 80 100 120 80 100 120 Input Velocity Input Velocity...
Page 244: Patchcord Amount Chart
The following chart shows the PatchCord “Amount” settings in order to get semitone intervals when modulation sources are connected to pitch. Amount Chart Semitone PatchCord Semitone PatchCord Amount Amount approx. 9 approx. 72.5 approx. 12 approx. 76 approx. 95 approx. 31 approx. 53 234 E-MU Systems...
Page 245: E-Mu Expansion Sound Sets
512 additional presets. Adding new sounds is like getting a new Sound Sets instrument and a sure way to spark your creativity. ROM Expansions are available from your E-MU dealer. Also check out the ofﬁcial E-MU website: www.emu.com for the latest sounds. Orchestral Sessions VOLUME 1 The Orchestral Sessions Vol.
Page 246 PURE PHATT The 32 MB Pure Phatt is E-MU’s latest Hip-Hop soundset that produces the freshest and newest sounds and grooves from top notch producers from the East, Southeast and West coasts. Pumping leads and basses, silky pads and those unique hits, scratches and drones that your mix needs to bring it to the next level are ready to provide the love.
Page 247: Installing Sound Simms
Appendix Installing Sound SIMMs Installing XK-6 can be easily expanded to contain up to 128 MB of sound data (4 SIMMs). Sound SIMMs Remove the ROM Hatch Cover: The sound SIMM sockets in XK-6 are located beneath a small hatch on the bottom panel.
Page 248 RAM SIMMs are properly installed in the sockets. If you’re still having problems, return the unit to its original conﬁguration and call EMU / ENSONIQ Customer Service at (831) 438-1921. Telephone support hours are 8:00-5:00 PST, Monday through Friday. 238 E-MU Systems...
Page 249: Midi
Appendix MIDI MIDI MIDI Implementation Chart (part 1) MIDI Information Transmitted Recognized Remarks MIDI Channels 1-16 1-16 Note Numbers 0-127 0-127 Program Change 0-127 0-127 Bank Select Response? MSB + LSB Modes: Omni (Mode 1) Mono (Mode 2) Poly (Mode 3) Mode 4 Multi (Mode 5) Note On Velocity...
Page 250 Transmitted Recognized Remarks MIDI Time Code MIDI Machine Control MIDI Show Control Extension Capability General MIDI Compat? Is GM default mode? DLS compatible? Import DLS Files? Export DLS Files? Import Std MIDI ﬁles Export Std MIDI ﬁles 240 E-MU Systems...
Page 251 Appendix MIDI MIDI Implementation Chart (part 2 - Controllers) Control # Function Transmitted Recognized Remarks Bank Select MSB Mod Wheel MSB * see note Breath Cntrl MSB * see note Foot Cntrl MSB Portamento MSB Data Entry MSB Chan Volume MSB Balance MSB Pan MSB Expression MSB...
Page 252 Gen Pur Ctrl 1 LSB Gen Pur Ctrl 2 LSB Gen Pur Ctrl 3 LSB Gen Pur Ctrl 4 LSB Sustain Pedal Portamento on/off Sostenuto Soft Pedal Legato Footswitch Hold 2 Variation Timbre/Har Inten Release Time Attack Time Brightness 242 E-MU Systems...
Page 253 Appendix MIDI Control # Function Transmitted Recognized Remarks Sound Cntrlr 6 ™ * Decay Sound Cntrlr 7 Sound Cntrlr 8 ™ * Vel->Filt Sound Cntrlr 9 ™ Vel->amp Sound Cntrlr 10 See note Gen Purp Cntrlr 5 See note Gen Purp Cntrlr 6 Gen Pur Ctrlr 7 ™...
Page 254 Controller 80 is hard-coded to the Arp Status parameter. 0=Off, 1=On, 2=P (preset), 3=M (master) Value of 0 = reset all except vol & pan; value of 127 = reset all Other: Pan: -64 = hard left, +63 = hard right 244 E-MU Systems...
Page 255 Appendix MIDI Product ID for XK-6 = 0F (15) MIDI Device Inquiry Responses Family 0x04 (Musical Instruments) 0x04 (ROM Players) Members 0x00 (Proteus 2000 series) 0x02 Audity 2000 0x03 Proteus 2000 0x04 B-3 0x05 XL-1 0x06 Virtuoso 2000 0x07 Mo’Phatt 0x08 B-3 Turbo 0x09 XL-1 Turbo 0x0A Mo’Phatt Turbo...
Page 256: Received Channel Commands
SysEx.) Because of the size and technical nature of the System Exclusive speciﬁcation, it is beyond the scope of this manual. The complete SysEx speciﬁcation for XK-6 will be available soon on the ofﬁcial E-MU Systems, Inc. web site: www.emu.com 246 E-MU Systems...
Page 257: Technical Speciﬁcations
Appendix Technical Speciﬁcations Technical Speciﬁcations Audio Channels: MIDI: MIDI In, MIDI Out, MIDI Thru MIDI Channels: Presets: 512 user presets. (The number of ROM presets is determined by the sound SIMMs installed.) Filters: 2nd order to 12th order ﬁlters (50 different types) Audio Outputs: 4 polyphonic analog outputs Submix Inputs:...
Page 258: Warranty
2002), from the date of such purchase from an authorized E-MU/ ENSONIQ dealer, provided that: (a) the Warranty Registration Card is ﬁlled out and returned to E-MU / ENSONIQ within 14 days of the purchase date; (b) the E-MU / ENSONIQ service center is provided a copy of the consumer purchaser’s sales receipt;...
Page 259 (831) 438-1921. They will either refer you to an authorized service center in your area or ask that you return your unit to the E-MU / ENSONIQ factory. When returning your unit to the E-MU / ENSONIQ factory, you will be issued a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number.
Page 260 Appendix Warranty 250 E-MU Systems...
Page 261: Index
Index Symbols Index copy pattern 191 copy settings 190, 191 delay 63, 64 extension 58 extension count 62 extension interval 62 factory patterns 60 gate 58 time 61 guided tour 24 interval 58 key offset 68 key range 66 keyboard thru 65 Symbols latch mode 65 master parameters 58...
Page 262 MIDI numbers 80 Change tempo 81 ﬁlter type 205 trigger buttons 72 MIDI preset 95 Copy preset 21, 37 layers 188 Channel patchcord 189 +/- buttons 29 preset 188 aftertouch on/off 74 preset banks 191 arpeggiator 39 252 E-MU Systems...
Page 263 Index preset patchcords 190 Editing Crossfade arp user patterns 67 presets 197 random 102 ranges 137 Effects Current Tempo 82 A type 175 B into effect A 182 Cursor B submix routing 91 buttons 30 B type 175 deﬁnition 30 busses 173 Curve by channel number 182...
Page 264 204 rate 101, 147 morph 122 Global notch 119 button 30 parametric 121 controller assignments 79 pole 120 effects 178, 181 programming 202 menu 83 Q 150, 202 Grooves, beat 44 swept EQ 121 troubleshooting 207 254 E-MU Systems...
Page 265 Index Group transpose 140 assigning channels to a 146 on/off 145 tuning 168 beats 44 19-tone 168 equal temperment 168 gamelan 168 just C 168 High Frequency Damping 90, 176, 184 Kirnberger 168 Highpass Filter 118, 202 repeating octave 168 Home Position 21 Scarlatti 168 Home/Enter Button 32, 43, 71, 83, 93...
Page 266 101 mode 94, 173 sources & destinations 159 multi mode 98 wheel 80 note triggers 36, 75, 76 calibration 80 omni mode 98 Momentary Footswitch 14 out, arp/beats 56 Mono Aftertouch 101 out, knob enable 94 256 E-MU Systems...
Page 267 Index Mono A-I, assign group 146 amount 124, 157 copy 189 Mono Mode 246 example 113 Morph Filter 122 routing 108 Multi Button 34 Pattern Multi Channel arpeggiator 57, 60 arpeggiators 26 naming 70 Multi Mode 98, 173, 246 repeat 69 effects control 88 speed 60 Multichannel Volume/Pan Control 34...
Page 268 41 velocity 135 Save/Copy Rate button 31, 187 effect, LFO 91, 176 menu 187 glide 147 Scaling LFO 154 MIDI Velocity In 85 master FXB LFO 91 MIDI Velocity Out 73 Rate/Level Envelopes 103 Scarlatti Tuning 168 258 E-MU Systems...
Page 269 Index Screen View Buttons 34 System Exclusive device ID 96 Screen Viewing Angle 92 packet delay 97 Selecting send arp data 66 menus with jump buttons 197 send data 98 presets 20, 37 using command buttons 36, 77 Semitone transpose keyboard by 72 Tap Tempo 82 Send using a footswitch 74...
Page 270 Viewing Angle, screen 92 Voices, stolen 146 Volume channel 38 control 29 control #7 38 curve 199 envelope 103, 123, 142, 143, 199, 201 preset link 170 Waveform instrument list 216 inverting 106 LFO 105 Werkmeister Tuning 168 Wheel 260 E-MU Systems...

E-Mu XK6Xtreme Keys Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Introduction

Important Safety Instructions

Safety Instructions - German

Safety Instructions - French

Setup

Instant Gratification

Basic Operations

Arp/Beats Menu

Arpeggiator Pattern

Half Note

Whole Note

Double Whole Note

Controllers Menu

Global Menu

MIDI Menu

Programming Basics

Preset Edit Menu

32Nd Note

Effects

Save/Copy Menu

Preset Programming

Appendix

Index

Quick Links

Chapters

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